There is a proven sequence of steps you can follow to guarantee your success when you're starting a small business online. I've seen thousands of people start and grow successful businesses by doing the following:
*websites
*online shops or marketplaces
*blogs
*social media accounts.
Advantages and disadvantages of Online Business There are a lot of things to consider before making the decision to start or move an existing business online, particularly if you're not a computer or web guru, or haven't started a business before. Benefits of doing business online may include: cost savings in rent and staffing greater flexibility and efficiency in product and service delivery 24/7 accessibility to customers all over Australia (or worldwide). There can also be drawbacks in doing business online, such as: some technical or web knowledge may be necessary software and hardware expenses risk of online scams and fraud. Head over to the Why go online page? page on the Department of Communications website for more reasons why you should consider going online. Know your IT before starting online (…that's 'information technology'.) Learning how to use your computer and its software packages, as well as how to navigate the internet without getting lost, will let you run your online business much more smoothly. Don't be intimidated if you're not a computer whiz – there are plenty of information sessions and courses out there for you. Check out our IT training page to see what's available. Digital Business Kits The digitalbusiness.gov.au website has teamed up with industry bodies to provide small to medium business with Digital Business Kits. The kits provide the tools and resources required to help businesses embrace the world of digital business Need help when considering doing business online? Understand when a hobby becomes a business. Read our Home-based business topic for an overview of starting your own business from home. Visit your local business advisory service if you need more personalised advice. Head to our Advisory Services tool to find your closest service. Do you need financial help? As a small business or not-for profit organisation, you may be eligible for funding assistance or training opportunities to help grow online. Visit our Grants and Assistance tool. Learn more about managing finances, check out our information
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*websites
*online shops or marketplaces
*blogs
*social media accounts.
Advantages and disadvantages of Online Business There are a lot of things to consider before making the decision to start or move an existing business online, particularly if you're not a computer or web guru, or haven't started a business before. Benefits of doing business online may include: cost savings in rent and staffing greater flexibility and efficiency in product and service delivery 24/7 accessibility to customers all over Australia (or worldwide). There can also be drawbacks in doing business online, such as: some technical or web knowledge may be necessary software and hardware expenses risk of online scams and fraud. Head over to the Why go online page? page on the Department of Communications website for more reasons why you should consider going online. Know your IT before starting online (…that's 'information technology'.) Learning how to use your computer and its software packages, as well as how to navigate the internet without getting lost, will let you run your online business much more smoothly. Don't be intimidated if you're not a computer whiz – there are plenty of information sessions and courses out there for you. Check out our IT training page to see what's available. Digital Business Kits The digitalbusiness.gov.au website has teamed up with industry bodies to provide small to medium business with Digital Business Kits. The kits provide the tools and resources required to help businesses embrace the world of digital business Need help when considering doing business online? Understand when a hobby becomes a business. Read our Home-based business topic for an overview of starting your own business from home. Visit your local business advisory service if you need more personalised advice. Head to our Advisory Services tool to find your closest service. Do you need financial help? As a small business or not-for profit organisation, you may be eligible for funding assistance or training opportunities to help grow online. Visit our Grants and Assistance tool. Learn more about managing finances, check out our information
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